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Banner 18 Deferred: Celtics Fall To Heat In Five Games
In the end, the Celtics couldn't keep up with the Heat down the stretch, falling 97-87 in Game 5 and getting bounced from the NBA Playoffs. Read more at SB Nation, as well as our team blogs, CelticsBlog and Peninsula is Mightier.
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May 12, 2011
LeBron James Apologizes For 'The Decision' After Game 5
Immediately after finishing off the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday night, Miami Heat guard LeBron James took to the podium to discuss the game, and also 'The Decision.'
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May 12, 2011
VIDEO: LeBron James Scores Final 10 Points To Eliminate Celtics
James -- who has been labeled as a player who's "not clutch" and can't get it done when then game is on the line -- completely dominated the final few minutes of Game 5, leading the Heat on a 16-0 run to end the game, a streak during which LeBron scored the final 10 points.
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May 11, 2011
Celtics Need Better Late-Game Execution Against Heat In Game 5
The Boston Celtics lost Game 4, in large part because they just fell apart in the fourth quarter and overtime. What adjustments do they need to make if they want to extend their Eastern Conference semifinals series with the Miami Heat and get a win in Game 5?
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May 10, 2011
VIDEO: Did LeBron James Travel On Go-Ahead Basket In Fourth Quarter?
LeBron James scored 38 points in the Miami Heat's 98-90 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Monday night, but two of those points should not have counted. The reason? James clearly traveled during the go-ahead layup that put the Heat up by two, 86-84, with 48 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Take a look for yourself.
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May 9, 2011
Celtics Vs. Heat, Game 4: Paul Pierce, Boston Take 31-28 Lead After 1st Quarter
Paul Pierce helped get Boston off to a quick start, scoring a game-high 14 points as the Celtics took a 31-28 lead over the Miami Heat after the first quarter in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night at TD Garden.
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May 9, 2011
Can The Celtics Beat The Heat Without Rajon Rondo?
Boston's All-Star point guard is a game-time decision Monday night due to a dislocated elbow. If he can't play, do the Celtics stand a chance of evening their series with the Heat?
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May 8, 2011
Celtics Vs. Heat, Game 3: Shaquille O'Neal Struggles In Return
Shaquille O'Neal made his highly-anticipated return to action for the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat on Saturday night at TD Garden. Unfortunately, O'Neal looked like a shell of his former self.
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May 8, 2011
Celtics Vs. Heat, Game 3: Rajon Rondo A 'Major Concern' For Game 4
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo reportedly dislocated his left elbow after being taken down by Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade midway through the third quarter of Boston's 97-81 win over Miami in Game 3 on Saturday.
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May 7, 2011
Celtics Vs. Heat, Game 3: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Pace C's To 97-81 Win
If the Celtics wanted to keep their hopes of an 18th title alive this season, it had to start with a win on Saturday night. Kevin Garnett (18 rebounds) and Paul Pierce made sure that happened, finishing with 28 and 27 points respectively as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Miami Heat, 97-81, in Game 3 at TD Garden.
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May 7, 2011
Celtics Vs. Heat: Steve Javie, Bob Delaney, Bill Kennedy Are Game 3 Officials
Steve Javie, Bob Delaney and Bill Kennedy will officiate Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at TD Garden on Saturday night.
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May 6, 2011
NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics Down 0-2 To The Miami Heat, But Could They Still Win The Series?
Boston, down 0-2 to the Miami Heat entering Saturday night's Game 3, certainly face an uphill battle in the Eastern Conference semifinals series, but all might not be lost for the Celtics.